7 out of 10 youth in Punjab drug addicts: Rahul

October 11, 2012 19:28

Rahul Gandhi today claimed seven out of 10 youths in Punjab have a drug problem, triggering a controversy with ruling Akali Dal asking how the Congress leader came to this "mathematical conclusion" on drug addiction in the state.

Winding up his two-day visit to Punjab, Rahul also said that youth is the future of this country and urged them to enter politics and bring a change.

The AICC General Secretary was addressing a rally organised by the National Students Union of India at the Punjab University campus this afternoon.

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